Future estates — Remainder and conditional limitation

D.C. Code § 42-511 — under Estates in Land..

D.C. Code § 42-511

If it is to commence upon the full expiration of such precedent estate, it is a remainder and may be transferred by that name. If it is to commence on a contingency which, if it happen, will abridge or determine such precedent estate before its expiration, it shall be known as a conditional limitation.